Bill > HB341

This bill amends Texas law to prevent the death penalty from being sought or imposed on a defendant in a capital felony case if their criminal responsibility is based solely on their role as a party to the offense under Section 7.02(b) of the Penal Code, which generally refers to situations where a person is criminally responsible for the conduct of another. This change applies to criminal proceedings that begin on or after September 1, 2015, ensuring that individuals whose guilt is established only by their association or participation as a party, rather than direct commission of the capital felony, will not face capital punishment.